used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They fled to Kief as a place of refuge, vainly believing that a city with such important mercantile interests centred in the Jewish population would be exempt from serious danger.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading During that memorable Sabbath day, hundreds of refugees came in from the surrounding villages where the outrages had already begun.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The poor Israelites feared to stir from their homes; they sat in prayer during the entire day and fasted as on the Day of Atonement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They fled to Kief as a place of refuge, vainly believing that a city with such important mercantile interests centred in the Jewish population would be exempt from serious danger.
AtonementnounUS /əˈtoʊnmənt/
compensation for a wrong
From this reading The poor Israelites feared to stir from their homes; they sat in prayer during the entire day and fasted as on the Day of Atonement.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They fled to Kief as a place of refuge, vainly believing that a city with such important mercantile interests centred in the Jewish population would be exempt from serious danger.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading During that memorable Sabbath day, hundreds of refugees came in from the surrounding villages where the outrages had already begun.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading They fled to Kief as a place of refuge, vainly believing that a city with such important mercantile interests centred in the Jewish population would be exempt from serious danger.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading During that memorable Sabbath day, hundreds of refugees came in from the surrounding villages where the outrages had already begun.
centred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They fled to Kief as a place of refuge, vainly believing that a city with such important mercantile interests centred in the Jewish population would be exempt from serious danger.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading They fled to Kief as a place of refuge, vainly believing that a city with such important mercantile interests centred in the Jewish population would be exempt from serious danger.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading They fled to Kief as a place of refuge, vainly believing that a city with such important mercantile interests centred in the Jewish population would be exempt from serious danger.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading During that memorable Sabbath day, hundreds of refugees came in from the surrounding villages where the outrages had already begun.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Towards night, the door of Rabbi Winenki's house was suddenly thrown open, and Joseph Kierson, haggard and travel-stained, entered.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During that memorable Sabbath day, hundreds of refugees came in from the surrounding villages where the outrages had already begun.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Towards night, the door of Rabbi Winenki's house was suddenly thrown open, and Joseph Kierson, haggard and travel-stained, entered.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading The poor Israelites feared to stir from their homes; they sat in prayer during the entire day and fasted as on the Day of Atonement.
exemptverbUS /ɪɡˈzempt/
grant relief or an exemption from a rule or requirement to
From this reading They fled to Kief as a place of refuge, vainly believing that a city with such important mercantile interests centred in the Jewish population would be exempt from serious danger.
fastedverbUS /ˈfæstɪd/
past form of “fast” — abstain from certain foods, as for religious or medical reasons
From this reading The poor Israelites feared to stir from their homes; they sat in prayer during the entire day and fasted as on the Day of Atonement.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The poor Israelites feared to stir from their homes; they sat in prayer during the entire day and fasted as on the Day of Atonement.
inflected form of “flee” — run away quickly
From this reading They fled to Kief as a place of refuge, vainly believing that a city with such important mercantile interests centred in the Jewish population would be exempt from serious danger.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During that memorable Sabbath day, hundreds of refugees came in from the surrounding villages where the outrages had already begun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During that memorable Sabbath day, hundreds of refugees came in from the surrounding villages where the outrages had already begun.
haggardadjectiveUS /ˈhæɡərd/
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Towards night, the door of Rabbi Winenki's house was suddenly thrown open, and Joseph Kierson, haggard and travel-stained, entered.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading The poor Israelites feared to stir from their homes; they sat in prayer during the entire day and fasted as on the Day of Atonement.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Towards night, the door of Rabbi Winenki's house was suddenly thrown open, and Joseph Kierson, haggard and travel-stained, entered.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading During that memorable Sabbath day, hundreds of refugees came in from the surrounding villages where the outrages had already begun.
of great significance or value
From this reading They fled to Kief as a place of refuge, vainly believing that a city with such important mercantile interests centred in the Jewish population would be exempt from serious danger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During that memorable Sabbath day, hundreds of refugees came in from the surrounding villages where the outrages had already begun.
INHUMANITYnounUS /ˌɪnhjuːˈmænəti/
the quality of lacking compassion or consideration for others
From this reading MAN'S INHUMANITY TO MAN.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading They fled to Kief as a place of refuge, vainly believing that a city with such important mercantile interests centred in the Jewish population would be exempt from serious danger.
IsraelitesnounUS /ˈɪzrəlaɪts/
the ethnic group claiming descent from Abraham and Isaac (especially from Isaac's son Jacob); the nation whom God chose to receive his revelation and with whom God chose to make a covenant (Exodus 19)
From this reading The poor Israelites feared to stir from their homes; they sat in prayer during the entire day and fasted as on the Day of Atonement.
JewishadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuːɪʃ/
of or relating to Jews or their culture or religion
From this reading They fled to Kief as a place of refuge, vainly believing that a city with such important mercantile interests centred in the Jewish population would be exempt from serious danger.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Towards night, the door of Rabbi Winenki's house was suddenly thrown open, and Joseph Kierson, haggard and travel-stained, entered.
Kief
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They fled to Kief as a place of refuge, vainly believing that a city with such important mercantile interests centred in the Jewish population would be exempt from serious danger.
Kierson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Towards night, the door of Rabbi Winenki's house was suddenly thrown open, and Joseph Kierson, haggard and travel-stained, entered.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading MAN'S INHUMANITY TO MAN.
MAN'SnounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading MAN'S INHUMANITY TO MAN.
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading During that memorable Sabbath day, hundreds of refugees came in from the surrounding villages where the outrages had already begun.
mercantileadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrkəntaɪl/
of or relating to the economic system of mercantilism
From this reading They fled to Kief as a place of refuge, vainly believing that a city with such important mercantile interests centred in the Jewish population would be exempt from serious danger.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Towards night, the door of Rabbi Winenki's house was suddenly thrown open, and Joseph Kierson, haggard and travel-stained, entered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During that memorable Sabbath day, hundreds of refugees came in from the surrounding villages where the outrages had already begun.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The poor Israelites feared to stir from their homes; they sat in prayer during the entire day and fasted as on the Day of Atonement.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Towards night, the door of Rabbi Winenki's house was suddenly thrown open, and Joseph Kierson, haggard and travel-stained, entered.
outragesnounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒɪz/
plural of “outrage” — a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading During that memorable Sabbath day, hundreds of refugees came in from the surrounding villages where the outrages had already begun.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They fled to Kief as a place of refuge, vainly believing that a city with such important mercantile interests centred in the Jewish population would be exempt from serious danger.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading The poor Israelites feared to stir from their homes; they sat in prayer during the entire day and fasted as on the Day of Atonement.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading They fled to Kief as a place of refuge, vainly believing that a city with such important mercantile interests centred in the Jewish population would be exempt from serious danger.
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading The poor Israelites feared to stir from their homes; they sat in prayer during the entire day and fasted as on the Day of Atonement.
RabbinounUS /ˈræbaɪ/
spiritual leader of a Jewish congregation; qualified to expound and apply Jewish law
From this reading Towards night, the door of Rabbi Winenki's house was suddenly thrown open, and Joseph Kierson, haggard and travel-stained, entered.
a safe place
From this reading They fled to Kief as a place of refuge, vainly believing that a city with such important mercantile interests centred in the Jewish population would be exempt from serious danger.
refugeesnounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒiz/
plural of “refugee” — an exile who flees for safety
From this reading During that memorable Sabbath day, hundreds of refugees came in from the surrounding villages where the outrages had already begun.
SabbathnounUS /ˈsæbəθ/
a day of rest and worship: Sunday for most Christians; Saturday for the Jews and a few Christians; Friday for Muslims
From this reading During that memorable Sabbath day, hundreds of refugees came in from the surrounding villages where the outrages had already begun.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The poor Israelites feared to stir from their homes; they sat in prayer during the entire day and fasted as on the Day of Atonement.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading They fled to Kief as a place of refuge, vainly believing that a city with such important mercantile interests centred in the Jewish population would be exempt from serious danger.
move an implement through
From this reading The poor Israelites feared to stir from their homes; they sat in prayer during the entire day and fasted as on the Day of Atonement.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They fled to Kief as a place of refuge, vainly believing that a city with such important mercantile interests centred in the Jewish population would be exempt from serious danger.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Towards night, the door of Rabbi Winenki's house was suddenly thrown open, and Joseph Kierson, haggard and travel-stained, entered.
surroundingadjectiveUS /sərˈaʊndɪŋ/
closely encircling
From this reading During that memorable Sabbath day, hundreds of refugees came in from the surrounding villages where the outrages had already begun.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During that memorable Sabbath day, hundreds of refugees came in from the surrounding villages where the outrages had already begun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During that memorable Sabbath day, hundreds of refugees came in from the surrounding villages where the outrages had already begun.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The poor Israelites feared to stir from their homes; they sat in prayer during the entire day and fasted as on the Day of Atonement.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They fled to Kief as a place of refuge, vainly believing that a city with such important mercantile interests centred in the Jewish population would be exempt from serious danger.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Towards night, the door of Rabbi Winenki's house was suddenly thrown open, and Joseph Kierson, haggard and travel-stained, entered.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MAN'S INHUMANITY TO MAN.
in the direction of
From this reading Towards night, the door of Rabbi Winenki's house was suddenly thrown open, and Joseph Kierson, haggard and travel-stained, entered.
travel-stainedadjective
soiled from travel
From this reading Towards night, the door of Rabbi Winenki's house was suddenly thrown open, and Joseph Kierson, haggard and travel-stained, entered.
vainlyadverbUS /ˈveɪnli/
to no avail
From this reading They fled to Kief as a place of refuge, vainly believing that a city with such important mercantile interests centred in the Jewish population would be exempt from serious danger.
villagesnounUS /ˈvɪlədʒəz/
plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading During that memorable Sabbath day, hundreds of refugees came in from the surrounding villages where the outrages had already begun.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Towards night, the door of Rabbi Winenki's house was suddenly thrown open, and Joseph Kierson, haggard and travel-stained, entered.
in or at the place that
From this reading During that memorable Sabbath day, hundreds of refugees came in from the surrounding villages where the outrages had already begun.
Winenki's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Towards night, the door of Rabbi Winenki's house was suddenly thrown open, and Joseph Kierson, haggard and travel-stained, entered.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They fled to Kief as a place of refuge, vainly believing that a city with such important mercantile interests centred in the Jewish population would be exempt from serious danger.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They fled to Kief as a place of refuge, vainly believing that a city with such important mercantile interests centred in the Jewish population would be exempt from serious danger.
